YA Books to Read if You’re Obsessed with Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Happy Birthday, Taylor Swift! In honor of her birthday, we’re bringing back this list of book recs.

If you’re as obsessed with Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour as we are, then you are going to love our list of reading suggestions based on each Taylor Swift era! Whether you’ve got your favorite Taylor Swift album on repeat 24/7 until you see her in concert, or you’re hoping to catch Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in theaters for the second or third time, we’ve got a romantic YA book to keep you company. Pick your favorite Taylor Swift album from the list and get your YA book recommendation!

If your favorite Taylor Swift era is her Taylor Swift (2006) album, you should read The Homecoming War by Addie Woolridge.

The Homecoming War

The Homecoming War

When plunging enrollment forces two rival high schools to merge, two class presidents must work together to make the schools unite. But when a mutual crush emerges, they’ll both have to figure out what they want and where their loyalties lie before they become the most hated people at school.

If your favorite Taylor Swift era is her Fearless (2008) album or her Fearless (Taylor’s Version) (2021) album, you should read Places We’ve Never Been by Kasie West.

Places We've Never Been

Places We've Never Been

A sweet and swoony contemporary young adult novel about a cross-country family road trip that puts one girl and her childhood best friend on an unexpected road to romance!

If your favorite Taylor Swift era is her Speak Now (2010) album, you should read Queen Bee by Amalie Howard.

Queen Bee

Queen Bee

A girl seeking retribution against her backstabbing former best friend finds her plans slightly derailed once she catches the eye of a familiar, handsome marquess. Bestselling author Amalie Howard delivers a delightful, anti-historical Regency-era romp that’s Bridgerton meets The Count of Monte Cristo!

If your favorite Taylor Swift era is her Red (2012) album or her Red (Taylor’s Version) (2021) album, you should read The Rules of Us by Jennifer Nissley.

The Rules of Us

The Rules of Us

Come out. Break up. Stay friends? In this heartwarming queer love story about love of all kinds, exes navigate new crushes, new feelings, and a newly uncertain future after unexpectedly coming out to each other on prom night turns their lives—and their friendship—upside down. Can they figure out how to move on without losing each other?

If your favorite Taylor Swift era is her 1989 (2014) album or her upcoming 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (2023) album, you should read French Kissing in New York by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau.

French Kissing in New York

French Kissing in New York

“It took all of two paragraphs for me to fall head-over-heels in love with this story. Naive, plucky Margot was perfection, New York City brimmed loud and clear from the pages, and I absolutely adored the love story. I’ll be thinking about this one for a while.”Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato

A charming, high-energy romance in the city that never sleeps about a girl who can’t wait to be a part of Manhattan’s restaurant scene—and find the boy she fell for last summer. Perfect for fans of Emily in Paris!

Welcome to New York. . . . He’s been waiting for you.

If your favorite Taylor Swift era is her Reputation (2017) album, you should read Sinner’s Isle by Angela Montoya.

Sinner's Isle

Sinner's Isle

By Angela Montoya

Coming 12.03.24

A spellbinding romantic fantasy about a powerful witch who will do anything to escape the remote island she’s being held captive on, including blackmail a notorious, charming pirate who washes up on shore, from debut author Angela Montoya.

If your favorite Taylor Swift era is her Lover (2019) album, you should read Love & Other Great Expectations by Becky Dean.

Love & Other Great Expectations

Love & Other Great Expectations

An American girl embarks on a competitive scavenger hunt in England—and along the way, she meets up with a bookish British boy who can’t help her with the clues . . . but might make the trip take some unexpected turns.

If your favorite Taylor Swift era is her Folklore (2020) album, you should read House of Roots and Ruin by Erin A. Craig.

House of Roots and Ruin

House of Roots and Ruin

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A modern masterpiece, this is a classic Gothic thriller-fantasy from bestselling author Erin A. Craig, about doomed love, menacing ambition, and the ghosts that haunt us forever.

In a manor by the sea, one sister is still cursed.

If your favorite Taylor Swift era is her Evermore (2020) album, you should read Violet Made of Thorns by Gina Chen.

Violet Made of Thorns

Violet Made of Thorns

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A darkly enchanting fantasy about a lying witch, a cursed prince, and a sinister prophecy that ignites their doomed destinies—perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince.

“Everything you want from an enemies-to-lovers fantasy starring morally gray characters.”—BuzzFeed

If your favorite Taylor Swift era is her Midnights (2022) album, you should read Midnight at the Houdini by Delilah S. Dawson.

Midnight at the Houdini

Midnight at the Houdini

A girl discovers a surreal hotel where no one ever leaves. When the clock strikes midnight, she’ll be trapped there forever unless she’s able to break free from magic that in turn breaks all her rules. Perfect for fans of Caraval and The Starless Sea!

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